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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-25

In Germany alone there resid.
80, QUO persons whose names are
borne on the Uuited States pension
roll. and who have practically re-
verified to their foreign allegiance.
There are frequent frauds by sub
stitution, and deaths rarely occur.
N u. Chronicle.
And there are thousands Of men
in this country. who have resided
hers forty or fifty years. aud never
taken out their naturalization pa
pers, who are drawing Government
pensions. They enjoy all the privi-
Ieges Of citizenship, even to the
drawing Of a pension. and yet claim
to be foreign subjects-tLus evnd-
ing the duties Of a citizen. In our
humble opinion the law should be
modified SD MS TO grant United
States pensions to none but actual
citizens If tue United States. Foe
eign subjects would then quickly
await themselves Of our naturnlizm-
ton laws. and become citizens in
fac! as well as in name-and share
IN the duties a. we'll rs the priv
leges If citizenship.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-25

"The bycicle nuisance is carried
on too far by come Of the New Or
leans sportemen." says the DeSoto
Democrat ION Sunday last three
Of those gents came M on a bycicle
tour to our parish. and on their
way frightened several horses at
tached to vehicles containing Ia
dies. and ~hen asked to stop would
pay no attention. One of our citi-
zens was compelled to draw his re-
volver on them and threatened to
kill the first one that approached
his horse and buggy"
In our opinion the citizen OF
De Soto was perfectly right. There
is no better school for good man.
ners than short trip to the coun-
Try. where the general rule is that
a gentleman is known by his co.,
duet. II the trough" is treated
roughly. he has only himself to
blame.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-25

LATE PAPERS. times re.
Gently We have received the New
Orleans dailies after the lapse Of
four days. while later dates Of the
same papers arrived in The mean
time. This has been especially the
case with the Times Democrat,
.Hates and Chronicle. while City Item
generally comes two days at time.
Whether this lOoseness is caused
by carelessness in the Post y. or
::L.e Printing 0. we cant say. But
probably it is one OF which.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-25
ENTERTAINMENT.

There will be an entertainment.
dance aud supper at the Bossier
House. Abita Springs. next Taesda.
evening. the 2Sth inst. for the pur-
pose Of raising funds to build a
Catholic Church at the Springs.
The price Of admission will be fifty
cents. which includes supper. The
object is most worthy one, and all
are assured Of a pleasant time. We
hope to see large attendance and
a iil,eral sum raised for this lauda-
BILE psrpose. Dancing viii be.,G
ut 8 o'ciock; supper ut II o'clock.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-25

TRAaED1 IN TAxaIPAHoA.--Last
Monday evening Mr.. L. r Draughn
shot aud killed DR.. NJ. A. Varnado.
in the town Of TanGipnhos, in Tan
g'pahoa parish. Draushn was ar
rested ard taken to New Orleans
for safe keeping. According to
Dranghn's statement. it happened
as follows:
They met in . bar-room. Draughn
asked Varnad0 to take a drink. The
latter refused aud walked to the
door. Draashn shortly after fol.
lowed. Varnado accosted him aud
asked him If he wanted anything
out OF him. Draughn replied that
he WAS not seeking quarrel. Var
nado cursed him and drew . re-
vOlver, but before he could fire
Draughn drew his weapon and
fired three shots. and Varna,lo fell
to the ground corpse. one Of the
bullets passing through his heart.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-25
It is alleged that "thers il no.

1t is alleged that "there is no
where else such nm example on a
large scale Of perfect combustion"
as the natural gas At Fin,llay.
Ohio. They have it SO abnndantly
that they do not put oat the street
lamps in daytime. ~ it would cost
more to hire 4 man to turn out the
gas than it does to let it 60 al the
time.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-25
LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in the Covington Tia J
pos.oilice. Friday. JGne "a. 1887.
Persons calling for the same will
please say advertised:
APPLE Rose Gorsh Ieosea!er
Eu!ler Dinah MrsAIntlliss John
Columbus NJ 4 Overland John
Mrs Pisri Joseph
Columbus FransRagins Ad.ly
AIRS Rogers j F
Clark A F. ono Ring Many
package Saint Lager
Clark billie MissTaylor Boy
Davis Charlie Toepfer Herman
Daniels George Tison Mollie Mrs
Esell Il w Tyson LATE
Prick " j A 2 Williams w
Gragorie Marie White Louise
Miss Wilson Margaret
LETTERS HELD FOR POSTAGE.
L F BonchereAu. New Orleans
Miss Lou Ferguson, Ell Psso. Tex
II not called for in thirty days
from date. the above letters will he
sent to the Dead-Letter Office.
The Postofiice will be open, on
Sunday, from Z 80 to 8 o'clock A. n.
CHAs. HEINTz. p. n.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-25

RICE BRAN AS A FERriLrzER.-
The City Item calls attention to the
fact that rice bran promises to be a
rival fur cotton seed meal as q fer
tilizer. and mentions case in JET
terson parish where it was used
alongside Of cotton seed meal with
as good results rs the latter. It is
luch cheaper than cotton seed
meal. having sold as low as 81 per
ton last winter. Prof. Stnbbs, in
his April report. gives it a COM
mercial value. a. a fertilizer, Of IS
per ton, and says it is worth far
more as n feed stnff.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-25
THE FUTURE OF LOUISIANA

Immis ration, both foreign and
omestic, has been most seriously
retarded by the erroneous and
fa!se Impressions that hitherto have
prevailed ns to the character. soil.
climate aud productions of our
State.
We who live here. and whose an
cestors. for generations, have occu-
pied aud titled tue soil, know the
mildness and he:.lthfulness OF it's
climate, the fertility of its soil, the
wonderful variety and value of its
productions. Ia t T.. 81. 2
It is a wonder to US why people
live in such inhospitable climates
as those of the extreme Northern.
Western aud Eastern portions OF
the Union, where they are impris-
oned for six months of the year
with snow and ics-where blizzlrds
are frequent in winter aud cyclones
in summer-from all Of which our
sunny land is free.
Those from the West, who have
come from the land Of snow in less
than u week to find a land in the
full green gnrb Of Spring. can find
no word Sufficient 10 express their
surprise aud delight.
Others have been with us a few
years. and find our land IL not fill.
ed with death-dealing malaria. but
that its climate is delightful and
healthy. That our people are not
baud Of cut-throats and assassins,
but mild. refined aud Goj-fearing
people. That our lands. although
cheap, are more fertile than those
they left, aud that our productions
are varied aud valuable.
In the southwestern part of the
State. where many from Iowa and
Michigan have settled, they find
tia. grasses grow admirably. aud
that stock Of all kinds can be- raised
here cheaper than in the West.
At last-sfter many years wait
ing--tho Northern press has begun
to admit the superior advantages Of
the South. The Country Gentle
man. Of New York. one of the best
aud ablest agricultural journals Of
the North. gives n glowing but
= truthful description Of Louisiana.
Thus the erroneous and false in,-
pressions which have hitherto pre-
vailed about our country are being
dispelled; and rs soon Ms
they are. immigration viii; pour in
npon orr land. whers billiards..
cyclones aud burning ironghts are
unknown. Unlike the great plains
anl vast grain fields Of the West.
this is the land for the small farmer,
and where any one can ,nake bet
ter living with less labor than any
where else on American soil. Not
many years will pass before our
land is "sp;ed out. and our vacant
and waste places filed with thriv-
ing and industrious population
Southern Dratchman.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-25
HOW To KILL A TOWN.
Oppose its improvements.
Run it down TO strangers.

Oppose its improvements.
Run it down 10 strangers.
Go to some other town to trade
Do not invest a cent in it; lay
your money out somewhere else.
Lengthen your face when y stran.
ger talks Of locating in it.
II man wan,e to buy your prop
erty charge him two prices.
II he wants to bny anybody else /
interfere and discourage him.
De sure to discredit the motives
Of pablic-spiritsd citizens.
Do your best to divide Your town
mp in factions. and keep one fight
ing the other.
II you cant hog everything.
judge everybody by yourself and
accuse them Of doing it.
When q meeting is called for
some enterprise. stay away from il.
and thereby show others that you
would not think Of doing anything
for the town you live in.
By carefully following these rules
a good healthy kicker can do won
ders towards keeping desirable
people out Of town. and disgust
public spirited ones in it SO they
will want TO 90 awny.-EE.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-25
THE PINE REGION.
A NEW RAILROAD.
New Orleans Chronicle. !


The Meridian Ne,cs describes a
visit down the line Of the Northeast
ern Railroad in the pine woods re-
gion. THIS section is coming to
the front mos. rapidly than any
other portion vi East Mississippi,
aud is developing agricultural re-
sources which it was not supposed
70 possess until within the past few
years.
The towns are all growing. the
lumber interest is being developed!
in mammoth proportions. and new
saw mills are springing up all alo.g
the line. Parties from the North
west have purchased over half a
million Of acres Of the pine lands,
and the surveyor is Kept busy.
Home capitalists are making great
mistake in allowing outsiders to
take up all these valuable lands,
says the Ne,cs.
These lands are valuable for
farming purposes. nnderlsid with q
tenacious and fertile clay snb-sOil.
which renders them capable of be.
ing highly tertilized aud perma-
nently improved. No finer or bet
ter vegetables can be found any,
where than in the gardens Of the
pine region. which are in splendid
condition. The region can sup
port q population by agriculture
alone.
Saws the Chronicle: We have sug-
gested to the people Of the Florida
parishes, who live in a pine region
more fertile than the one described
in Mississippi, that Efforts should
he made 10 induce the Fort Scott.
Natchez and New Orleans Railroad
to extend its line across 10 touch IA.
tue leading towns. connect with the
Covington and Abits Springs roel,
and enter the city over the North
eastern bridge.
The building of such an extern
sion would bs followed by the rapid
development Of the lumber inter-
ests. new mills. increased popula-
tion Of towns. immigration. AMI
the cultivation Of numerous ve.eta
BILE and frnit gardens. Lands
would advance in price, money
dow more freely among the people,
and the evaporation and poverty
caused by the dependence on sin.
gle crop Of cotton be avoided.
The idea that the pine region ia
barren aud unsuitable for agricul-
I:,ral purposes is wholly errone-
,ua An intelligent farmer. by sub
,oil blowing and the use Of pea
'ines or patent fertilizers. can turn
Up rich so;l. and tie absence Of sand |
n large quantities secures tie re-
eniioa OF the fertilizing substances
permanently. The successful farm
ng efforts Of late years have been
most agreeable surprises. and The
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-25

The meanest teacher on record
aud that meacs a great deal 10 the
childre.-is the one at Leixnitz, in
Germany. who gave her class the
following problem for a holiday
ta.k: ''t'rom $50. 7SS. 500 ds.lnct
$50 till nothing remains" The
poor girls figured and figured for
hours without making much head
way; finally :lleir tears attracted
the attention Of their parents. A
simple division will show that the
number 629 is contained in the
larger one no less than 400. 800
timea Allowing three deductions
! minute aud tw.lye hours work a
day. it would require over 600 days
10 do what had been given the
girls - = holiday amusement.-Er.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-25

Henry George adopted a pecu-
liar and unheard of method OF
abciishins poverty when lie started
= newspaper. Still. perhaps lie
wishes to obtain practical expert
ence of poverty before making any
direct efforts toward its abolition.
-LO.CeN Citizen.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-25
THE FIRST TRAIN.

The first excursion train from the
city to Abita Springs will arrive
tomorrow tSun iay) morning at
1890 o'clock. A band Of music
will be on the train. and there will
be dancing ut the pavilion.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-25

Half u century ago. last Tuesday.
Alexandria Victoria, then young
girl Of eighteen. was proclaimed
Queen Of Great Britain, and this
week her people are celebrating the
iiftiesh anniversary Of her accession
10 the throne.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-25

At Gettysburg, on the Sd Of July.
there will be a reunion OF the Phila.
delrhis Brigade with Pickett's d.
vision. Two men from each or
ganization will occupy the same
tent. and the blue and the gray
will thus be harmonized. This will
he the first event Of the kind since
the close Of the war.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-25
FARMERS ORANGES - LET
US ORGANIZE.

MADISONVILLE, June I'D. 1901.
EpyroR Sr. TAMuASY FARMER:
The great help to improvement
in intellectual culture among orr
farmers in this connection is the
Grange. or, farmers club, the
meeting ut such stated intervals ms
may he convenient for the purpose
of discussing questions pertaining
to agriculture and the interests of
farmers generally. I consider it IA
duty which our i. farmers owe tp
themselves, and to the noble call
ing in which they are engaged. to
unite and organize a Grunge Or
Farmers Association" aid thus
put themselves in the way Of re-
ceiving the great benefits which
may come to them in enlarged views
Of the dignity Of their occupation.
and Of the importance of fitting
themselves. in every possible way.
for carrying it on more intelligent
~, aud fur that reason. more sue
cessiully. ! have no hesitation in
saying that every farmer who shall
become member Of good live
Grange. Who shall take part in its
discussions aud enter heartily into
its work. will acknowledge that be
has been repaid ten-fold for all his
time and attendance, in its protec-
tive measures. in the ideas gained,
and in his increased appreciation Of
intellectual effort. and Of joining
mental TO Is.annal labor in carrying
ON his farming operations.
The success of such an organizes
ton depends upon the clear and
thorough comprehension of the
present situation by the practical
work and good sense Of our farmers.
It is not within the scope OF this
article to discuss or enter into the
details of organization, but the
writer will be only too happy to
cooperate and leud his best en-
leavors to this end. We know full
we'll that the farming class is sturdy,
manly. vigorous Of thought, per-
sistent in action, and, in the main,
trne 10 the best interests OF the
human race; but. as n rule. all
other classes have gained moro Of
the grand fruits Of their labor than
the farmer.
Farming is under valued; towns
Ind cities are over populated. and
crime. from dire want ard distress,
consequent. What is the remedy +? |
The answer is simple. The attrsc-
lions Of the town aud city must be |
to the country. Our
class must create a new
need Eot particular
ize the details. It is enough to say |
that farm life must be elevated BY |
The arts that beautify the home aud |
its surroundings. Social life upon
The farm mus! take q form that will
not only crafty tie natural desire |, !,
Tor social intercourse. but. at the
same time. quicken the whole be-
ing. The social life Of the rura!
districts must DE organized into
forms that will delight and elevate.
The system of Oranges" or
Farmers Associations. has done
much in this erection. it mus: be
and it has doue enough
20 prove that still grander results
,an be accomplished through its
agency. Prejudices will be dissi-
oated by an organization OF this
character; the farmers will be
'rought into deep and enjoy able
,.ymDatLy with all progressive life;
power will be impaired. aud the
armer will become the ccnseryator
Il noble manhood. Yours. etc,
wv. BULLlTr.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-25

Capt. John NcGrath, Deputy
Collector of Internal Revenue. and
former editor of the Ration Rouge
Truth, paid us . pleasant visit last
Thursday.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-25

VIM. Taylor. a - year old color
cd boy from Covington. was shot
and killed in New Orleans last
Tuesday, by Officer Griffin. while
resisting arrest. He first shot and
sl;phtly wounded the officer.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-25

BEcoMINa ClvIL.izED.-The In
dams on the Digger Reservation.
in Nevada. beld a big dance re
Gently aud invited many Of their
white friends. A number Of the
latter went in and witnessed the
dance; but on attempting TO leave
they found the old chief guarding
the door. ard were told tia. il
would cost them twenty FIVE cents
each to get out.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-25

Master John Domergue cello
brated his ninth birthday yester-
day evening, and entertained bis
many young friends with an enjoy
able party.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-25

There were about 800 excursion
lists on the handsome steamer New
Camelia last Sunday. lnaLy Of whom
came up as far as Old Landing. and
quite o number visited CovingtoE.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-25

The movement to put the big
bridge in thorough order sLonld
meet with a liberal response. The
piers and stills are solid. but the
floor 10 badly dilapidated. and rail
inps are needed ut the sides.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-25

A word Of advice to boomers-
Get your job printing done at the
FARMER Office. It will not oDly be
done better and cheaper, but there
will be no mistakes in it.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-25
POLICE JURY.

covington. L.. May q. 1887.
The members Of the Police Jorv
are hereby notified that : meeting
will DO held on
TUESDAY. JULY s, 1887.
for the transaction OF i,nportant
business. All members are re-
auestei to be present.
J. NJ ALLISON, President.
". G. KrsrzEL, Secretary.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-25

Miss Robsna Edgar chool will
have a picnic next ThursdAy, the
3Oth inst, near Covington. We
return thanks for an invitation.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-25

District Court. civil term, ad.
journed last Thursday. A number
suits were tried. but nothing OF
special interest to the general pub
lie transpired.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-25
WILLIS JENKINS.
Land Office, New Orleans. La,
Juno 20. 1887.

Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has filed notice OF his
intention to make final proof in support
Of his claim. and that said proof will be
made before the judge. or in his a'.aence
the clerk Of the DistPict Cont. mt Cow
ington. La.s on Saturday. August IL.
1857, viz:
LEROY p. BENNETT.
Who made Homestead Entry No. 7Ol5.
for the northwest quarter Of the south-
east quarter. southwest quarter Of the
northeast quarter. and southeast quarter
Of the northwest quarter Of section 81.
township 5. south range 10 east, =. lie
lana s,eridisn.
. He names The following witnesses 70
prove his confiauOas resideoce upon
and cultivation IF said land. viz:
John Reed. A,lolph Baham. Robert
Bennett and X Boutwell,, all Of s. Tam
many parish. La.
is25Gt Taos. ]. BurLEr, Eegister.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-25

The Eve mill tax in aid Of . rail-
road from Covington to Abita
Springs will go through at slight
ming express" speed. Many Of our
citizens are SO anxious to vote for
it they can hardly wait till the day
Of election, July 5th.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-25

The public schools closed yester-
day. We have three months school
and nine months vacation. This
order Of things ehould be reversed.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-25

We had . welcome rain this
week. which gres|y benefited the
crops and settled the dust.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-25

The charter of the Covington Ic:.
provement Company will be found
on the next page.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-25

opening Of this region by railroad
facilities will make it rs prosper
Gus AMI wealthy as any in Louisi-
ana
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-25
Land Office, New Or!eans, La,
Mar 26. 1857.

May 70, 1901.
Notice is hereby given that the fellow
ing named settler hss filed notice Of his
intention Ia make fnnl proof in sup
port Of his ciaiia, and that said proof
xill be made before the Judge or in his
abssnce the Clerk Of the District C0urt,
at Covingson. La. on lsomday. Jul,
Is. 1857. viz:
JOHN l.. BERNARD.
Who made homestead entry Nc. cSl9,
for the north half Of the northeast
quarter. and the southeast qnal ter Of
the northeast quarter Of section 3.
and the north west quarter Of the north
ives: quarter of section -. township
5. south range ~ east, s. Aeisaa msrisl-
Ian.
i He names the following witnesses 70
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation Of said land, viz:
John T. Mnnsch. wm. BAdon. G. ".
and Luke J. Allison. all or
H. Tammany parish. La.
ie4 St Taoa ]. Bvr.RR. Register.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-25

DR.. c. A. SMITH. the DENTIST,
will arrive tomorrow. June 26th,
and remain three days.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-25
Land Office, New Orleans. La,
June 20, 1887.

June ~, 1887.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has fled notice Of b is
intention to make final proof in support
Of his claim. and that said proof will he
made before the judge, or in his alb
sence the clerk Of the District Court.
at Covinyton. La, on Saturday, August
Is, 1887. viz:
WILLIS JENKINS.
Who made homestead entry Nc. 7Ol5.
for the west half of the southwest quar-
ter Of section 25. township S, south range
ii east. 81. Helena meridian.
He names enc follo~ir & wi.l.es.:e.: 4.
prove his ooLtinu ous lexi lel,- uLol
and cultivation &C. w.: / land. viz:
Harry Roberts. Harry Lloyd. Robert
Mendow and Pleas. Wilmington, all Of
St Tammany parish. La
je25 st THos. ]. BUTLER, Register.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-06-25

Miss Kate McDougals school
for girls. closed yesterday evening
Prizes were awarded AZ follows:
First Prize-Annie Herbes.
Second Prixe-Rossns VOgel.
Third Prize-Katie Kentzel.
Fourth ize-PLilomene PecllOu-
The prizes consisted Of useful
and instructive books by popular
aathors, handsomely bound. The
other pupils received beautiful
ahro,uo cards and rewards Of mer-
4 and all will doubtless he stimu-
lated. BY these tokens. to greater
forts il the future.